nil points humiliation from our last attempt at Eurovision?Though last year was the worst of UK's shots at Eurovision, no UK act has topped voting charts since Katrina and the Waves in 1997.
Hopes are that things will be different this year, with viral social media star Sam Ryder representing the country at Turin, Italy where the 66th Eurovision Song Contest will take place on May 14.Speaking of the opportunity, Sam said: "Having been a fan of Eurovision since I was a kid I am so honoured to have been presented with the opportunity to sing at an event alongside some of Europe’s most talented creatives, performers and songwriters." He added: "I hope to sing my head off in a way the UK can be proud of, and to showcase a song I wrote with my friends last summer makes the whole experience even more special.
See you in Turin, legends!"Here's everything you need to know about Sam Ryder, TikTok star turned Eurovision hopeful. Sam Ryder went big on TikTok during the pandemic with pop music covers that caught the attention of singers like Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa and Alicia Keys.
The online sensation, who has around 12 million followers, went on to secure a record deal with Warner Music Group label Parlophone, which boasts huge acts like Coldplay and David Guetta.
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